The Uruguayan has earned instant hero status on the Kop - and Kuyt admits the former Ajax star is a delight to play alongside.

"There are few players to come from abroad and settle like he has done," Kuyt told liverpoolfc.tv.

"It has been said before, but we speak in Dutch together on the pitch. But Luis's English is not bad either and that has helped him settle quickly.

"Although we are different players and offer different skills to the team, we are also both hard workers. Kenny has emphasised to us that he wants us to press high up the pitch and that has suited us."